GP practices in the Sefton council area: access and ratings
There are 38 GP practices in the Sefton council area, with 283,923 registered patients between them (September 2026). 298,452 people living in Sefton were registered with a GP in July 2026, 92% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Sefton have 2,164 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 38 practices in Sefton with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 46% at 15 Sefton Road to 97% at Grange Surgery, with a median of 79% (England: 77%). 10 are above England and 10 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Ainsdale Village Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (88%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Surgery | 9,141 | 9,168 | 97% | 75% | Good | 2,379 |
| The Corner Surgery - Dr Mulla | 4,268 | 4,555 | 93% | 69% | Good | 2,204 |
| Drs Misra and Bird Surgery | 5,892 | 6,058 | 93% | 79% | Good | 4,246 |
| The Marshside Surgery | 3,113 | 3,333 | 92% | 70% | Good | 2,435 |
| Ainsdale Medical Centre | 11,189 | 11,459 | 91% | 79% | Good | 1,268 |
| The Village Surgery - Formby | 14,772 | 14,840 | 87% | 45% | Good | 2,100 |
| Dr Berni | 9,036 | 9,028 | 86% | 52% | Inadequate | 2,269 |
| Ainsdale Village Surgery | 3,584 | 3,764 | 86% | 88% | Good | 1,332 |
| Eastview Surgery | 6,456 | 6,483 | 86% | 47% | Good | 1,327 |
| The Blundellsands Surgery | 10,433 | 10,517 | 86% | 64% | – | 2,035 |
| The Strand Medical Centre | 7,238 | 7,360 | 83% | 58% | Good | 1,456 |
| Chapel Lane Surgery | 11,499 | 11,613 | 83% | 47% | Good | 2,872 |
| Maghull Family Surgery | 5,512 | 5,669 | 83% | 70% | Good | 2,797 |
| Kingsway Surgery | 6,105 | 6,165 | 83% | 60% | – | 2,300 |
| Bootle Village Surgery | 5,410 | 5,699 | 83% | 51% | Good | 3,685 |
| Christiana Hartley Medical Practice | 9,848 | 10,760 | 82% | 75% | Outstanding | 4,434 |
| Park Street Surgery | 7,421 | 8,030 | 82% | 48% | Good | 1,674 |
| Concept House Surgery | 5,755 | 6,257 | 81% | 71% | – | 1,330 |
| Cumberland House Surgery | 12,157 | 12,456 | 80% | 53% | Good | 2,173 |
| Westway Medical Centre | 10,042 | 10,322 | 79% | 48% | Good | 2,225 |
| Southport and Formby Health Limited | 5,806 | 5,927 | 78% | 55% | Good | 3,349 |
| Churchtown Medical Centre | 8,794 | 9,575 | 78% | 57% | Good | 2,708 |
| Aintree Road Medical Centre | 2,332 | 2,488 | 78% | 70% | Good | 2,916 |
| Norwood Surgery | 9,454 | 9,604 | 78% | 58% | Good | 2,377 |
| Dr Halina Obuchowicz | 4,353 | 5,287 | 78% | 85% | Good | 1,209 |
| Rawson Road Surgery | 3,474 | 3,555 | 74% | 63% | Good | 2,066 |
| High Pastures Surgery | 9,512 | 10,083 | 74% | 32% | Good | 1,523 |
| Bridge Road Medical Centre | 7,846 | 7,851 | 73% | 47% | Good | 1,598 |
| Maghull Practice | 3,107 | 3,181 | 66% | 23% | Good | 3,670 |
| Moore Street Medical Centre | 5,458 | 5,526 | 65% | 54% | Good | 2,763 |
| St Mark's Medical Centre | 15,422 | 15,704 | 62% | 44% | Good | 2,156 |
| Glovers Lane Surgery | 7,722 | 7,805 | 61% | 34% | Good | 2,927 |
| Ford Medical Practice | 5,717 | 5,780 | 59% | 27% | Good | 1,680 |
| Hightown Village Surgery | 1,587 | 1,604 | 56% | 13% | Good | 2,005 |
| North Park Health Centre | 6,088 | 6,372 | 53% | 30% | Inadequate | 5,195 |
| Litherland Practice | 8,460 | 8,564 | 50% | 23% | Good | 3,311 |
| Thornton Practice | 7,828 | 7,952 | 48% | 18% | Good | 3,409 |
| 15 Sefton Road | 3,481 | 3,529 | 46% | 23% | – | 4,072 |
There are 2,164 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Sefton, close to England's 2,171 and Cheshire and Merseyside's 1,971. Practices recorded 477 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 52% of them face to face. 48% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
24% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.4% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Sefton | Cheshire and Merseyside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,164 | 1,971 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 477 | 492 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 52% | 60% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 48% | 48% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 24% | 20% | 19% |
92% of Sefton's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Sefton residents are Aintree Park Group Practice (9,309), Dr Maassarani and Partners (2,310) and Westmoreland GP Centre (1,677).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Sefton registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Aintree Park Group Practice | 9,309 | Liverpool |
| Dr Maassarani and Partners | 2,310 | Liverpool |
| Westmoreland GP Centre | 1,677 | Liverpool |
| Orrell Park Medical Centre | 1,510 | Liverpool |
| Westminster Medical Centre | 1,184 | Liverpool |
| Walton Medical Centre | 716 | Liverpool |
| The MacMillan Surgery | 566 | Liverpool |
| Brownlow Group Practice | 437 | Liverpool |
| Millbrook Medical Centre | 428 | Kirkby |
| Poulter Road Medical Centre | 421 | Liverpool |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Sefton is palliative care (1.1% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Sefton (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 18.7% | 15.2% | 53,272 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 17.7% | 14.3% | 41,074 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.0% | 7.9% | 18,919 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.1% | 6.6% | 19,133 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 6.2% | 4.6% | 14,421 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.1% | 3.8% | 14,387 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.3% | 3.0% | 12,232 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.3% | 2.2% | 9,332 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.5% | 1.9% | 7,118 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.5% | 1.9% | 7,099 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2,023 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.6% | 1.1% | 4,466 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3,812 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3,099 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2,996 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2,448 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2,077 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2,207 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,693 |
- Cheshire East (1,865 patients per GP)
- Cheshire West and Chester (2,003 patients per GP)
- Halton (2,123 patients per GP)
- Knowsley (1,943 patients per GP)
- Liverpool (1,870 patients per GP)
- St. Helens (2,274 patients per GP)
- Warrington (2,331 patients per GP)
- Wirral (1,743 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Sefton?
38 practices are located in the Sefton council area, with 283,923 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Sefton residents registered with a GP?
92% of the 298,452 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Aintree Park Group Practice (9,309).
How many patients are there per GP in Sefton?
2,164 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Sefton, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Sefton?
48% of appointments at practices in Sefton took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.